Guessing obscure Atlanta Braves players from the past: Davy Jones's Locker
There have been so many players to don a Braves uniform over the years. Some are more notable than others. Put your skills to the test and see if you can guess who today's featured player is.
Hint #3: This player never won an individual award, was never an all-star, nor did he win a World Series title as a player.
Hint #4: This player was an outfielder and first baseman through the course of his 16-season career. He hit left-handed and was left-handed when throwing the ball. He stood about 5'10 and weighed 150 pounds.
Hint #5: He may have had a respectable career as a player, but he has also had some success as a big-league skipper. Since 2018, he has served as the manager of the Washington Nationals and collected a World Series ring in 2019.
Do you know it now? If so, check your answer on the last page. If not, see if you remember this guy in a Braves jersey.
Answer: Dave Martinez
Dave Martinez began his MLB career as a player in 1986 when he was 21 years of age. He bounced around from team to team and ended up with the Atlanta Braves in 2001, his final season in the big leagues.
In 2001 for Atlanta, Martinez appeared in 120 games. He hit .287 with 2 home runs and 20 runs batted in. Power may not have been his forte, but his batting average was nothing to sneeze at. This is a former Braves player who is easily forgotten because of the short stint.
Martinez has now been the Braves' rival since 2018 when he took over as manager for the Washington Nationals. He is still currently the Nationals manager and is well respected by many across the league.
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